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bloom.
Price: Moderate•International•4.8(426)Named to OpenTable’s 'Canada’s Top 150 Best Neighbourhood Gems' for 2017, Bloom restaurant is located at Conestoga College’s newly expanded Waterloo campus. Bloom offers diners exquisite 2 and 3-course meals that are prepared and served by aspiring chefs and restaurant managers studying in Conestoga’s Hospitality programs. Bloom’s formal, yet comfortable dining experience is sure to leave a lasting impression.
For restaurant location & parking information, to make reservations, or to view semester seating-times & current menu offerings, please visit our website: www.bloomatconestoga.ca
**Please see the seating times below.**Wildcraft
Price: Expensive•Contemporary American•4.8(3,737)Wildcraft is a premium casual dining & socializing venue featuring an upbeat urban environment, with a comfortable suburban feel. Come enjoy a hand crafted cocktail in the W Bar & stay for dinner in our dining room.
Our popular outdoor courtyard makes Wildcraft a desired destination year-round. We feature a small heated outdoor space that will allow you to dine in the elements if you wish to flex your Canadian muscle!
If your desired reservation time is unavailable, call us directly at 519-885-0117. Please understand that we leave room for walk-in Guests. If you're in the area, please stop in.
Our team looks forward to serving you!
The Bauer Kitchen
Price: Moderate•Contemporary American•4.8(3,883)The Bauer Kitchen is an energetic up-market 'bistro' set in a SoHo inspired, restored felt factory.
Chef Katherine Therriault & Chef Riley Smith have assembled a spectacular menu of classic items prepared with the freshest local ingredients. An extensive ‘wine by the glass’ menu has been created by our sommelier to pair perfectly with each menu item.
If your desired reservation time is unavailable, call us directly at 519-772-0790.
Always walk-in friendly. Please pay us a visit when in the Kitchener & Waterloo area.
We look forward to showing you a memorable experience!Beertown Public House - Waterloo
Price: Moderate•Gastro Pub•4.6(1,217)If your desired reservation time is unavailable, don’t hesitate to call directly at 519-885-5151.
Please understand our patio is for walk-in only & we leave some indoor dining space available for walk-in Guests. Please stop by if you’re in the area.
Our team looks forward to serving you!
Bodega Rose
Price: Expensive•Fusion / Eclectic•4.4(212)Now Open!
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519-880-1705
*Please note our kitchen closes at 10:30pm*Milestones Grill + Bar - Waterloo
Price: Expensive•Contemporary Canadian•4.2(1,107)The classics you love prepared with a perfect twist, all served up in an atmosphere that feels just right. That’s the Milestones promise. So, whether you’re celebrating a milestone, making the most of Happy Hour or enjoying brunch with friends, you can be sure that every Milestones experience is a simple and perfectly memorable one.
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- LLisaToronto / Ontario •1 review5.0Dined 3 days agoJewel was fantastic! And the food was great as always.More infoGraffiti MarketPrice: Expensive• Pizza Bar• Kitchener•4.5
- IIanToronto / Ontario •6 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoThe food was great as always. The salad bar is good, the soup and the garlic bread are good. The main course is very good and arrives hot. The staff are very friendly and the ambiance is great. We think it is a very well run restaurant. It is one of our favourite places to have a great dinner.More infoGolf's Steak House & SeafoodPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Kitchener•4.7
- AAnneToronto / Ontario •3 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoMy favourite for authentic Italian food. I have never had a meal I didn’t rave about. The bruschetta is perfect. The tiramisu is the best I’ve ever had. The pastas are always fresh and flavourful. The pizza is something I dream about. Everything is fresh and homemade just like your nonna makes in Italy.More infoLa Cucina - KitchenerPrice: Moderate• Contemporary Italian• Kitchener•4.8
- KKristoferToronto / Ontario •3 reviews5.0Dined on May 16, 2025The food was very good, the presentation was fantastic, and the overall atmosphere was very nice. We had a wonderful meal and we would definitely go back.More infoTRIOPrice: Very Expensive• International• Waterloo•4.8
- LLeighToronto / Ontario •1 review5.0Dined on Apr 5, 2025Great service and food was delicious … would recommend to everyoneMore infoABE ERB - Uptown WaterlooPrice: Moderate• Comfort Food• Waterloo•4.1
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